Former Buccaneers, Bills WR Mike Williams dies at 36

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[{"selector":"#anim-8d6cd69e-ba4c-45ed-a539-423724e02c4e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0db30a67-f3e3-4b1b-8056-c5372bcad84b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b03715d0-8fa3-46c0-bb9f-7dcc934d0e45 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.554687369870674%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Williams was a fan favorite in Tampa Bay. He was known for his big plays and his willingness to block.

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Williams will be remembered for his big plays and his big heart. He was a true competitor and a great teammate.

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A celebration of life will be held for Williams at a later date.

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